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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
US Army Garrison, Directorate of Public Works
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/16/2025 to 01/30/2025
Salary
$34.36 to - $40.14 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Fort Detrick, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFT255997888761HW
Control number
828349000

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Duties

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  • Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs a wide range of equipment for the conditioning of air in a variety of environments including barracks, administration areas, medical facilities, etc.
  • Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs a variety of heating equipment including gas and oil fueled boilers, heat pumps, steam, medium and high temperature converters.
  • Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various equipment that move and exhaust air such as propeller fans, vane axial fans, inline ventilators, squirrel cage blowers and various air distribution system.
  • Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various controls systems including complex digital building automation systems of various manufacturers requiring computer skills for programming, evaluation and troubleshooting.
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, changing and adjusting belts, replacing filters and lubricating bearings.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • *** Selective Placement Factor *** This position requires the incumbent to possess a Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal License. (You MUST submit a copy of your license with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Serves as journeymen Air Conditioning Mechanic responsible for the installation, trouble shooting, repair, relocating, overhaul and modification of various special-purpose refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems; workload involves, repairs and maintains air conditioning systems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.


This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT:
    Considerable physical effort is expended to maneuver large equipment into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Necessary repairs and installations may be made from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for extended periods of time.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Most of the work is performed inside a dry, heated area. Potential are hazards include shock and burns from electrical sources, injury to the eyes and lungs from refrigerant gases, and cuts and bruises from hand and power tools. Without the use of appropriate hearing protection, there is danger of hearing impairment because of the high noise level of operating equipment. Personnel are subject to extreme temperature and high humidity when working in air intake and exhaust chambers and around operating equipment. There is considerable kneeling and stooping and working in close and cramped quarters and almost inaccessible areas.


Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) 18 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?

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